South Africa’s Economy Seen Ending Longest Growth Run in Decade

South Africa's economy is projected to break its longest streak of consecutive quarterly growth in nearly a decade, primarily due to the war in Iran affecting domestic demand and causing declines in key sectors that contribute significantly to the GDP. This shift underscores the vulnerability of South Africa's economic stability to global geopolitical tensions and domestic sectoral struggles. The implications are substantial, as a prolonged economic slowdown could impact employment, investor confidence, and government revenue, raising concerns about the nation's economic resilience.